Mosquito zapper uses light to attract Mosquito. The source of light is surrounded by mesh, which is energized with low voltage current.

When the light attracts Mosquito, they attempt to pass through the electrified mesh and are electrocuted.

Do mosquito zapper work?

We all know Mosquito are attracted to light. So Mosquito zapper uses light to attract the Mosquito, so this indicates the device works.

What determines how effective the mosquito zapper is its brightness and color?

The lamp that produces brighter light provides a better result.

When it comes to color mosquito, do not recognize all the colors the same. Blue or green colors appeal mosquitoes, so the lamp that has such colors provide a better result. Yellow and red color does not lure Mosquito.

There is research done by the University of Guelph study on the effectiveness of zappers at killing mosquitoes. The researchers have shown that the bug zappers use UV light to draw a large number of mosquitoes and other biting.

But Mosquitoes are attracted more on carbon dioxide people, or animal exhale.

The main reason why they insist the bug zapper does not work is that mosquitoes are more attracted to carbon dioxide than UV light.

When the Mosquito sees a UV light in the yard or house, they move toward it.

But once they sense carbon dioxide or human sweat, they change the direction because they are sure they will find blood to suck.

The University of Guelph found out that only 4% that mosquito zapper kills are female biting Mosquito while 95.5% are other insects.

To improve the effectiveness of mosquito zapper, the researchers have come up with the idea of adding mosquito attractants like octanol that are more appealing to insects.

When purchasing mosquito zapper, there are things you need to check so that you come home with an effective device. Such things include:

Bulb brightness

As we have said, earlier lamps that produce brighter light provide a better result.

When measuring bulb brightness, you should check the number of lumens the bulb has and not watts. So lamp with a high number of lumen produces brighter light. The mosquito zapper should have 1000 number of the lumen.

Since most people are used to watts, you can use the link below to find lumen to watt calculator.

To conclude, the LED bulb is capable of catching more Mosquito than incandescent bulbs. Also, the LED lamp consumes less energy and last longer.

Power supply

Mosquito zapper requires a source of energy to operate there are some which are USB powered, solar-powered, electric powered, and battery-powered.

Where to use the device

The mosquito zapper can be used either indoor or outdoor.

So make sure if you want indoor zapper choose the one meant for indoor or vice versa.

Also, zappers attract more Mosquito, but since Mosquito is more sensitive to carbon dioxide or human sweat than UV light.

Once they detect the carbon dioxide or sweat, they change the direction because they are sure they will find blood to suck. So keep the zapper away from you.

Easy to clean

Most Mosquito zapper has a catch tray that holds the dead insect that has been killed by the gadget.

The tray should be easy to clean, and if your device does not have tray make sure it is easy to clean the surrounding area of dead flying insects.

Warranty

Range

Find the product that will cover enough area you want to be protected.

Safety

When it comes to safety, this is something you are supposed to consider. You know how babies or pet are tempted to touch a thing, but this is not something you are supposed to worry.

Mosquito zapper has a high voltage that is enough to zap flying insect but low to electrocute human beings.

Others to minimize the risk has the plastic casing the protect you, baby or pet when they touch.

Types of mosquito zapper

Mosquito zapper swatter

It is an electric grid that is charged to kill the flying insect.

Mosquito zapper bulb

It is an LED / fluorescent bulb that emits ultraviolet light. The UV light attracts the flying insect or bug. The bulb has high voltage electrically charged metal grid when insect makes contact is killed instantly. The led bulb is fixed in a bulb holder or socket to kill insects. The fluorescent bulb comes attached in a device.

Mosquito zapper lamp/ Lantern lamp

It looks like the lantern lamp. The lantern lamp has either LED / fluorescent bulb in it and high voltage electrically charged metal grid. The bulb emits UV light that attracts flying insect and bugs. When an insect comes to contact with the grid it is electrocuted and killed instantly.

Where to use -for indoor use, or outdoors where the unit will stay dry

Power: 7 watts

size: 7” x 4.”

Cord length: 4 ft.

Bulbs: 1 High-intensity UV bulb (replaceable)

Manufacturer-Hoont

Coverage:500 square feet

Attracting method: UV light

Target insect: all Flying insects and bugs

Weight: 12ounces

The Hoont bug zapper uses a UV bulb that attracts all flying insect into the device. The insect makes contact with an extremely powerful high voltage electrically charged metal grid and instantly killing them.

The device is designed to spread light in all four directions, therefore, providing a 360 degrees fly eliminating protection.

It is effective for a large area of up to 500 sq. Feet.

The bulb fits in all standard socket and can be used ceiling sockets, lamps, and wall sockets.

The Dead insects don’t fall on the floor they get collected at the tray at the bottom of the unit. The tray can be easily taken away for cleaning and bug disposal.

It can be used either indoors or outdoors where the unit will stay dry.

Where to use -for indoor use, or outdoors where the unit will stay dry

Power: 20 watts

size: 16 x 12 x 3 inches

Cord length: 4 ft.

Bulbs: two 10 watt UV bulbs (Replaceable)

Manufacturer-Hoont

Coverage:6000 square feet

Attracting method: UV light

Target insect: all Flying insects and bugs

Weight: 6 pounds

The Hoont electric zapper features two high intensity of 10 watts ultraviolet bulb that attracts insect in the device. The insect makes contact with an extremely powerful high voltage electrically charged metal grid, instantly killing them. The grid is easy to clean.

It has a detachable chain designed for wall mounting to keep out-of-reach of children and pets or can be free-standing

The dead insect can be collected at the tray at the bottom of the device. The tray is easily removable for cleaning and insect disposal.

It covers a large area up to 6,000 square feet making it perfect for home, office, kitchens, restaurants, schools, and hospitals.

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